Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The teaching profession has done fantastic work and we are committed to supporting them as well. On the local issues raised by Senator Keogan, obviously I am aware of them all and I am in touch with Department officials in relation to them and will keep her informed on them. They are obviously dear to her heart and dear to my heart. On the position of Duleek secondary school, as Members will know I have campaigned for that in the past. A decision was taken otherwise and it is certainly something I think is needed and I agree with her on that. On the primary school issue, that is an ongoing saga involving the National Development Finance Agency, not just the schools, and I am in contact with them and will let her know the position on that.